Study Highlights Autoimmune, CTD Issues In Women Who Had Breast Implants

Early results of a new study of 300 women who previously had breast implants, and a review of longer-term follow-up of patients who had their implants removed, found more patients have suffered autoimmune issues and connective tissue disease than have come out in FDA-mandated studies, according to the National Center for Health Research. NCHR was critical of FDA's and industry's approach to post-market surveillance of breast implants.